The Sunday service blends hymns, the chancel choir and traditional worship elements with a sermon focused on current issues and events. Fellowship is followed by Christian Education for all ages and interests.

The Saturday service has a live praise band that provides high energy music and a message that is relevant and relatable.

Our purpose is to lead people to God and be reconciled to Him through Jesus Christ with worship, study, and nurture of His word. We work to follow Christ in Mission, witness and service among all people, providing them with love, help, counsel and pastoral care.

Meet Our Pastors

Doug Pfeiffer

Senior Pastor

Our congregation is incredibly blessed by Pastor Doug. His insight and ability to connect modern-day issues with scripture is inspiring and thought-provoking

Pastor Doug is appreciated for his humor and genuine love of Christ and Christ’s children.

Heather Wachendorf

Youth/Young Families Associate Pastor

Pastor Heather has a true passion for leading the youth of our community to Christ. Our church family has been blessed to grow in energy and enthusiasm through Pastor Heather’s vision for youth activities and programs.

Don Embree

Associate Pastor

Pastor Don has a clear love for Christ and willingly shares his love with our church members. Pastor Don has a unique perspective on Christianity as a pastor with many life experience outside of the pulpit. We are blessed by openness and humility.

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To Know Jesus. To Make Him Known.

We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord’s table as God has welcomed us. Our mission is to be and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, witnessing, loving and serving from our doorsteps “… to the ends of the earth”. (Acts 1:8)

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Ignite Your Faith. Get Connected!

We love serving in ministry. Our sole aim is to steward faith to create a deeper relationship with God. Our programs are developed to grow your faith!

Adel FCC Event Calendar

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CIA – Christians in ACTION!

Youth Group

Christians in Actions (CIA) is a place for every child in our community to come and be unconditionally accepted and loved, to grow in their connection to the Lord, and to walk with others as they learn about Jesus.

**Beginning the first Wednesday in September!**

Each Wednesday of the school year, Kindergarten through 5th graders will be picked up immediately after school (even on early dismissal days!) and be transported to the church for faith-based activities and discussions, snack, and crafts. At 5:30 a family/community dinner is hosted by Adel FCC. Families absolutely love this mid-week family fellowship time!

Junior/Senior High Youth Group (grades 6-12) begins at 6:30 after dinner and ends at 8:00. Faith-based discussions and activities unite the members each Wednesday. This group also looks for ways to offer mission to serve others.

Please fill out the form below and Pastor Heather will connect with you!

My child(ren) will need transportation to and from Sunday School. (required)YesNo

Conduct Code:
Please read and discuss this code with your child(ren).
Our purpose for all of our children & youth activities is to instill in all people a love for God and His Word. We also strive to create a Christ-centered community in which our children and youth can grow together in faith.
• Use language that is positive (no profanity, no put downs, no bullying)
• Limit physical contact to what is required for activities (no hitting or kicking, no hand-holding)
• Respect the property of others, including the church.
• Listen and participate in activities as directed by the leaders. Disruptive behavior is not acceptable.
• If a child has been ill during the day and/or did not attend school, they may not participate in evening activities.
• Use of electronic devices will not be allowed during class time. You will be asked to put them aside.
• Leaders may need to provide activity-specific rules in addition to the ones above.
If the above code of conduct is not followed we will implement the following three-strike program. We feel these guidelines provide the best environment for our youth and volunteers.
STRIKE ONE If after a student has been warned about his/her disruptive behavior and continues to act outside of the code of conduct, a written notification will be mailed to the parent. The letter will include an explanation of the behavior.
STRIKE TWO If the student continues to be disruptive during youth activities, the parent will be called to pick up the student. The student will not be allowed to attend children/youth activities for one week.
STRIKE THREE If a student’s disruptive behavior persists, even after the one week suspension, he/she will not be allowed to return until the parent requests and holds a meeting with the church pastors and the youth director.
Please acknowledge that you have read and agree with these expectations: (required)AgreeDisagree

ANNUAL PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE
August 2016 - August 2017
I hereby give permission for the child(ren) named on this form to participate fully in Adel First Christian Church Sunday School, C.I.A. and Youth Activities except as noted. I give permission to the Adel First Christian Church to transport/arrange for transportation of my kindergarten to 5th grade child(ren) to the church on Wednesdays after school on days when C.I.A. is held and to other youth activities. I understand that my child(ren) may participate in mild physical activity during the program. In the event of illness or injury and a parent / guardian / emergency contact person cannot be reached, I also give permission for the physician, dentist, or other health professional selected by the event director to order such tests and treatment as is deemed necessary to safeguard the health of my child(ren) and, in the event I cannot be reached in an emergency, I authorize the physician noted above to hospitalize, secure proper treatment for, and order injections and/or anesthesia and/or surgery for my child(ren) as named above.
Parent/Guardian providing this permission:(required)

In the 1950’s, Paul Robeson, celebrated singer, entertainer, athlete, and political activist, was continually challenged for his views. His passport was confiscated in a dispute with the U.S. government. He was asked to sing in Canada. He was denied access to Canada because he did not have a valid passport, and so he sang out from the United States side . . . into Canada. Thousands attended this concert on both sides of the U.S.-Canadian border.